MEDEJA KOT MATERIAL – Theatre by Agata Tomšič after Heiner Müller, Koper

On Friday, 20 November 2026, at 7:00 PM, the small hall of Libertas in Koper presents a powerful piece of theatre about betrayal, exile and the revolt of a woman who has been stripped of everything. The production runs on two consecutive evenings as part of Festival Libertas. Through the myth of Medea, the performance explores exile, betrayal and resistance. Based on texts by the German playwright Heiner Müller and produced by ErosAntEros, it was conceived and directed by Slovenian-Italian theatre maker Agata Tomšič from Izola, now also the new artistic director of the Mittelfest festival in Cividale del Friuli. At its centre is Medea: woman, mother, goddess, sorceress and murderer, but also a foreigner, refugee and exile. For the man to whom she gave her loyalty she leaves her homeland, only to end up with no rights. Her revolt raises questions of power, violence and exclusion that speak just as sharply to today's world. The piece brings together three of Müller's texts written between 1949 and 1982, in which the ancient myth meets themes of war, colonialism and devastated landscapes, confronting the audience with the question of how responsible we are for the disasters we watch. As creator, director and performer, Agata Tomšič weaves voice, sound and light closely together. With music and sound design by Matevž Kolenc, Müller's harsh, violent yet poetic words become sound images that surround the audience. In a barely visible stage setting, hearing takes the lead, and each spectator builds their own scenes and meanings. The performance lasts one hour and is suitable for ages 14 and over. Festival Libertas is co-funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Culture. When: Friday, 20 November 2026, 7:00 PM Where: Libertas, small hall (Mala dvorana), Kopališko nabrežje, Koper Organiser: Festival Libertas, produced by ErosAntEros